Scottish Secretary backs Gove in Tory leadership race
Scottish Secretary David Mundell is backing Michael Gove in the next round of the Conservative leadership contest.
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Scottish Secretary David Mundell says he will never back Boris Johnson in leadership vote
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has said he will not be supporting Boris Johnson in any of the Tory leadership votes.
Scotland Office more important than ever as union under threat – Mundell
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has rejected calls for the UK Government to consider abolishing the Scotland Office, saying it is more important than ever as the “union is under threat”.
Relationship between Scottish and UK governments has ‘broken down’
The relationship between the Scottish and UK governments has "broken down" and urgent constitutional reform is required to restore trust, an influential Commons committee has said.
Record-low levels of unemployment in Scotland
Unemployment in Scotland has dropped to its lowest level of 3.2% after five consecutive months of record-low figures.
Mike Russell hits out at ‘toxic’ Westminster Brexit bubble
Mike Russell has said the UK Government is operating in a "toxic bubble of its own" on Brexit, amid continuing tensions over the level of information sharing between Westminster and Holyrood.
SNP currency plans dismissed as ‘Nicola Sturgeon’s chocolate money’
SNP plans for an independent Scotland to have its own currency have been dismissed by Scottish Secretary David Mundell, who branded the new policy as “Nicola Sturgeon’s chocolate money”.
Tories ‘certainly willing’ to discuss customs union in Brexit talks with Labour
The UK Government could potentially compromise on the UK staying in the customs union after Brexit in a bid to secure Labour support for a deal, a member of Theresa May’s Cabinet has hinted.
SNP will work with other parties to find way forward on Brexit – Sturgeon
Scotland’s First Minister has said the SNP will work with others to find a way forward on Brexit after Theresa May’s deal was rejected for the third time.
Scotland’s rural economy will ‘suffer serious damage’ if no-deal plan implemented
Scotland's rural economy will suffer "serious damage" if the government's no-deal Brexit plan is ever implemented, MPs have heard.
Homophobe allegation is ‘untrue and unfair’, court hears
A blogger who has taken Labour MSP Kezia Dugdale to court remains “deeply distressed” by the claim that he sent a “homophobic” tweet, a court has been told.
Scotland’s economy outperforms UK in final three months of 2018
Scotland’s economy grew more than that of the UK in the final three months of 2018.
David Mundell says coming out as gay was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he has done
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has described coming out as gay as "one of the most difficult things" he has ever done.
Second Brexit referendum would unleash protests ‘in every town and city across the UK’
A second referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union would cause civil unrest across the country, Scottish Secretary David Mundell has warned.
Fishermen remain uncertain despite funding pledge by Secretary of State for Scotland
The Secretary of State for Scotland yesterday visited the north-east to pledge £16 million for the Scottish fishing industry and propose the fight for fishing rights be enshrined in law - but his words failed to convince the region's fisherman.
North-east trawlerman in support of Brexit deal while it helps fish processors
Celebrity fishing skipper and seafood chief Jimmy Buchan welcomed Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell into Peterhead Fish Market yesterday.
David Mundell pledges ‘watertight commitment’ to get best Brexit fishing deal
The responsibility to fight for better fishing rights for the UK after Brexit will be “enshrined in law” under new proposals tabled by the Scottish Secretary.
Theresa May strives to win country round to deal
Theresa May will send dozens of her ministers to all corners of the country today as she fights to keep her Brexit deal alive ahead of next week’s Commons vote.
Boris Johnson warns Brexit deal could sink Scottish fishing industry
Former foreign secretary and arch-Brexiteer Boris Johnson has warned the EU will not stop until it has “worked out a way to plunder the waters of Scotland for their fish”.
Sturgeon must ‘open her ears’ and listen to Scotland, says Mundell
Scottish Secretary David Mundell will today tell Nicola Sturgeon to “open her ears” and “hear what Scotland is actually saying” about Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
UK will not lower its standards for food imports, insists minister
A UK minister has ruled out lowering standards for food imports to secure post-Brexit trade deals, insisting it would be “commercial madness” that would cause “untold damage”.
Mundell says he ‘could not support’ extension to CFP rules beyond 2020
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has pledged the UK will leave the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in 2020 no matter what and promised to fight any effort by the EU to grab greater fishing rights.
Sturgeon to meet May amid escalating Brexit tensions
Theresa May is today poised for a head-to-head with Nicola Sturgeon amid escalating tensions with the Scottish Government over her Brexit divorce deal.
May under pressure amid resignations and emerging plot
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has insisted he will not be “bounced into resigning” by “carpetbagger” Cabinet colleagues after a string of ministers quit in protest at Theresa May’s deal.
David Mundell ambushes Theresa May over fishing rights
Scottish Conservatives led by David Mundell have warned Theresa May they cannot support a Brexit deal that fails to restore “complete control and full sovereignty” over UK fishing waters.
Cabinet signs off on Brexit divorce deal after marathon 5-hour meeting
Theresa May declared last night she believes in the Brexit divorce deal with her “head and heart” as cabinet signed off on the near 600-page plans after an historic five-hour emergency meeting.
Mundell signals UK will not be bound by CFP after 2020
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has said the UK will not be bound by the EU Common Fisheries Policy beyond the end of 2020 “regardless of what else happens”.
Blackford warns against ‘economic self-harm’ as PM seeks deal in Brussels
SNP Westminster Leader Ian Blackford has accused the prime minister of “sheer irresponsibility”, warning any move by the UK Government to leave the EU without a deal would be “madness”.
V&A: Museum putting ‘fire in the belly’ of Dundonians
Before it has even welcomed its first guest, V&A Dundee has been hailed as providing a “fire in the belly” not seen in the City of Discovery for years.
Council demands more money as governments look to fund Glasgow conference centre
A council chief has slammed the Scottish Government for ignoring pleas to help pay for a £333 million exhibition centre while considering contributing to a similar project in Glasgow.
Emergency devolution debate will be held on Monday
The SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has secured an emergency debate on Brexit after the SNP group staged a mass walkout at the Home of Commons.
Theresa May calls on Nicola Sturgeon to reconsider her rejection of Brexit Bill amendments
Prime Minister Theresa May has called on Nicola Sturgeon to reconsider her rejection of the Brexit Bill clause 11 amendments.